Promising a vigorous, back-to-basics discussion of real issues and real solutions, two leading organizations have scheduled Ignite South Fulton — a two-day conference to challenge businesses and entrepreneurs to prepare for the future by stepping up their game.

It will be Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Atlanta Technical College, 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy., Atlanta 30310.

Lead organizers are the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the Unincorporated South Fulton County Economic Development Initiative, in partnership with various south Fulton businesses and business organizations.

“South Fulton County is poised for explosive economic growth,” Edward Nelson Jr. of the initiative said in a statement.

“Many businesses here are well-prepared operationally, but may not be aware of emerging opportunities.

“Others, however, are hampered by outmoded systems and practices that we will address. Ignite South Fulton is about creating wins for individual businesses while propelling this community as a globally competitive marketplace.”

The conference will feature the Synergy Business Expo, networking opportunities and interactive workshops and presentations.

Organizers aim to motivate attendees and connect them with tools, strategies, resources and opportunities, including government procurement opportunities.

“Particularly for entrepreneurs and small- and mid-size businesses, Ignite South Fulton offers a pathway to quality growth and long-term sustainability,” chamber President and CEO Y. Dyan Matthews said in a statement.

“This conference is a golden opportunity for ambitious, forward-thinking companies.”

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